Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 231 A Coincidental Encounter

I splashed water on my face and took deep breaths. Lauren called for a drink and handed me a glass.

I felt calmer after downing it. Then I covered my face with a towel and said, “Go ahead and chat. I’ll rest

for a bit.”

“Why are yo

you napping all day? You just slept in your car, and now you’re sleeping again?” Ivanna teased me, giving me a playful nudge. “What’s going on with you?”

“There’s too much going on lately. I’m working myself to death! Cut me some slack, will you?” I replied from behind the towel.

Tears had already mixed with the water droplets on my face.

Ivanna didn’t press me and chatted with Lauren instead. +regained my composure before removing the towel from my face.

“Weren’t you napping?” Ivanna asked. “You know, you do look like that actress I mentioned earlier. Chloe, I’ll be your manager if you ever want to step into showbiz. Although you’re much prettier than her.”

showbiz? I’m about to step into another

handed me a glass of wine, which I

you want to be

I was utterly exhausted. “I

into a prune! I’m starving to death. Can’t we eat?”

giggled, and we went to the dining room.

here was exceptional. I devoured everything in sight, replenishing my energy and filling my emotional

into the two people I least wanted

woman exclaimed, “Ivanna! You’re here

look, then stared at me, dumbfounded. I gave the woman a cursory once–over. Something

over, and my bathrobe slipped to the ground. I

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was calm as she said,

just having a casual meal with Mr. Atlas!” The woman seemed to be explaining herself to

voice had a hint of sarcasm. “Enjoy your

she took my arm and led

Honestly, I was too afraid to. I hoped it was all

an illusion

Ivanna immediately scrutinized me. “Did you see them

perceptive and had noticed